One Australian family has been named the first in the nation to be the recipient of the highly-coveted and long-awaited Tesla Powerwall 3, the tech giant’s latest innovation in solar battery technology.
Greenwich resident Greg Spencer, has spent approximately $5,000 per year on electricity bills to power the household for his family of four and charge his electric vehicles, even with existing solar panels. The family will soon be installing a new pool with electric heating, which will put added pressure on his bills. By doubling his solar output and adding Powerwall 3 home battery, Greg is expecting to see incredible savings along with protection from power outages. “I won’t ever have to pay peak power rates again, and for most of the year I will be energy independent,” he said.
Australia’s largest solar battery company, Natural Solar, has installed the Spencer’s renewable home energy solution which includes a Powerwall 3 featuring an integrated solar inverter, paired with a solar array of 13.3 kWp. It also includes monitoring software that will allow the Spencer family to see energy flows from the entire system and the direct impact Tesla Powerwall 3 has on their electricity usage. Powerwall 3 has been installed ahead of CEC listing to ensure the system can be fully commissioned and begin realising savings as soon as accreditation is received.
“The average Aussie household uses 18.71 kWh per day, and we have seen families' electricity bills skyrocket up to twenty-five per cent per annum over recent years due regulatory price hikes and the rising cost of living. Greater adoption of flexible working arrangements has also put additional pressure on electricity bills as Aussies spend more time at home during the day. Powerwall 3 is a game changer which will deliver unprecedented electricity bill savings while also delivering greater blackout protection and resiliency in the face of the ever-increasing electricity grid instability,” said Chris Williams, CEO and Founder of Natural Solar.
“Since the installation of the first Powerwall globally in January 2016, Natural Solar has experienced a surge in consumer interest. Enquiries have boomed over the past four years, increasing at a rate of over forty-five per cent per annum,” said Mr Williams.
The first family in the world to have a Powerwall installed was the Pfitzner family, based in Sydney’s Hills District. Since its installation 8.5 years ago, the family of four has saved more than $19,334.20 on total power bills, with the battery paying itself off in exactly 6.19 years. This is an average annual saving of more than $2,400. This equates to their four-bedroom house with an internal laundry, air-conditioning, state of the art appliances, a swimming pool and outdoor entertaining area running at an average cost of $2 per day.
“The proof is in the savings, with early adopters of battery power like the Pfitzner family, reaping the rewards within a matter of years. Almost a decade ago, Tesla Powerwall put battery power on the map within mainstream Australia. Since the installation of the first Tesla Powerwall in Australia, we have witnessed a significant shift in who is adopting this technology. A stark transition has occurred in this tried and tested technology from early adopters to the mass market, as households across Australia grapple with higher electricity bills and increased grid outages,” said Mr Williams.
“With up to 10kW of backup power, smaller footprint and a fully integrated solar inverter, Powerwall 3 is a gamechanger. When coupled with state battery programs and generous Virtual Power Plant incentives, households can make their very own mini power station work harder than ever for them to deliver maximum bang for buck,’ he said.
The addition of a battery to an existing solar system also negates the newly introduced “solar tax” that will see solar owners charged a fee for feeding energy back into the grid. Former NSW Energy Minister and now Chair of the Climate Change Authority, Matt Kean, acknowledged the important role domestic batteries have to play in the advancement of clean energy in Australia.
“Almost four million Australian households have already adopted solar power. Installation of Australia’s first Powerwall 3 by Natural Solar is a significant milestone and shines a positive light on the future of green energy in the country. Powerwall 3 opens up the ability for more homes to safeguard their long-term energy sustainability” said Mr Kean.
There are several payment plans and options from Natural Solar allowing customers to be cash flow positive from day one. Homeowners can access thousands of dollars in rebates to assist in the purchase of a battery and solar. “Thanks to innovation, access to thousands of dollars in rebates, and installation incentives, Powerwall 3 is extremely affordable. Now is the right time to invest in future-proofing your home from skyrocketing energy prices," said Mr Williams.
HOW IT WORKS:
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Solar panels generate power from the sun. Powerwall 3 stores this solar energy during sunlight hours.
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Homeowners use the energy stored in the battery at night when power is the most expensive, creating household savings.
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Adding a battery to the home avoids excess power produced being wasted, and avoids solar owners being charged a solar tax of 4.9c to 6.3c per kWh.
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Powerwall 3 carries an impressive 10-year warranty period and storage capacity of 13.5kWh. Powerwall 3 can provide enough power to keep all your appliances running, from Heat pumps, electric vehicles and other high energy consuming devices such as clothes dryers or pool pumps.
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It also features an integrated solar inverter allowing solar to be connected directly for high efficiency. It can also be added to existing solar systems or installed on its own and is easily expandable.
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Pricing starts from $14,990 before rebates (from $12,490 after rebates and incentives).
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For more information, visit naturalsolar.com.au/tesla-powerwall-landing-3
Key Facts:
- The Spencer family currently spends more than $5,000 on energy bills annually, even with solar panels
- Natural Solar data reveals early adopter of battery technology saved $19,000 on power bills over 8 years. This equals paying just $2 a day for energy. The battery paid itself back 3x faster than expected in 6 years
- Spencer family is first in Australia to have the long-awaited Powerwall 3 installed, and expects the tech to slash power bills to ZERO
- Latest battery tech, Tesla Powerwall 3, is expected to save Aussies $5,000-$6,000 per year
About us:
ABOUT NATURAL SOLAR
Founded in 2012 and having completed some of the most high profile solar and battery installations worldwide, Natural Solar is Australia's largest installer of home Solar Batteries. Since installing the World's very first Tesla Powerwall in 2016, Natural Solar has installed more than 13,000 solar batteries across Australia.
For more information visit: naturalsolar.com.au/tesla-powerwall-landing-3
Contact details:
Tessa Dempster / 0415 640 665 / tessa@neon.black
Aleisha Gearside / 0420 378 965 / aleisha.gearside@neon.black
